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Recklessness (also called unchariness) is disregard for or indifference to the dangers of a situation or for the consequences of one's actions.

"Reck" is a regard or reckoning, particularly of a situation. A reckless individual would engage in an activity without concern for its after-effects. It can in certain cases be seen as heroic - for example, the soldier fearlessly charging into battle, with no care for his own safety, has a revered status among some. However, recklessness is more commonly regarded as a vice - this same soldier may be a liability to his own side, or get himself killed for no benefit. Literally, though, recklessness is a disregard for the consequences of one's actions. Recklessness should not be confused with bravery. Although the two could sometimes be connected, the latter is usually applied to cases where a person displays a more reasonable reckoning of the inherent danger, rather than none at all.

[edit] See also

• Negligence
• Recklessness (law)